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Student Newspaper of the University of Southern California Since 1912
in NMA Football 2005 video game. 16
Author decries students' poor class etiquette
Drake University professor writes about downfall of behavior in classroom.
By KARL-ERIK STROMSTA
Contributing Writer
Classroom etiquette is eroding, according to Drake University management professor Delaney Kirk, whose forthcoming book, "Classroom Management: Tips to Help You Teach Like a Pro," addresses the issue of rude students.
“I think there is a lack of role models in the public, on television. There appears to be a general lack of civility in the 'real world’ and that trickles down to the educational system," she said.
Many students agree.
"People’s cell phones are always going off, and even when they're on silent you can hear them vibrating," said Chloe Schuetz, an undeclared freshman. "Kids are always coming in late, leaving early. People are holding whole conversations in class.”
The key is to establish expectations for acceptable behavior, Kirk said
“A lot of students don’t recognize that the behaviors they're engaged
in are perceived as being rude," said John Drea, professor of marketing at Western Illinois University.
Professors should address the problem proactively, he said.
“I don't think that most students intend to do anything rude — in many cases 1 just don't think it ever dawns on them that, for example, having a conversation with someone sitting next to you (in class) is poor behavior," he said.
Rather than pleading with apathetic students to observe rules, he has written a contract on classroom behavior that he asks his students to sign at the beginning of a semester.
Signing the contract is not mandatory, but most students do so anyway.
The contract asks students to be in their seats at the beginning of class, to put newspapers away, not to study for other classes during a lecture, to turn off their cell phones, to stay awake and to sit near the door if they need to leave early.
Students who choose to ignore the rules have points deducted from their grade, while students who are model citizens receive extra credit.
So far the contract has been a modest success: 57 percent of students
I see Rude, page 111
Hillel Sukkah vandalized
Most members of Hillel do not view the weekend destruction as anti-Semitic.
By KARA NICHOLS and JONATHAN STROUD
Staff Writers
A Jewish Sukkah located on University Avenue in front of the USC Hillel Foundation was vandalized this weekend, causing an esti-
mated $500 of damage said Rabbi Jonathan Klein, the Ruth Ziegler Rabbinic director of Hillel.
A Sukkah is a hut that symbolizes the type of structure that the Hebrews used while wandering through the desert after being freed from Egypt.
The structure was used for the Jewish holiday Sukkot, an eight-day celebration of the journey from slavery to freedom and a harvest festi-
val that marks the beginning of fall and rainy season in Israel, said Matt Davidson, acting director of Hillel.
During Sukkot, which lasted from Sept. 29 to Oct. 6, Jewish people traditionally spend time in Sukkah recreating the experience of the ancestors.
“It is the season of our joy,” Klein said. “We are commanded to be happy on our Sukkot. I guess that maybe if this was going to happen,
I see Sukkah, page 111
www.dailytrojan.com
October 12, 2004
Vol. CLIII, No. 34
Destroyed. A Jewish Sukkah belonging to USC Hillel Foundation was torn down over the weekend resulting in an estimated $500 worth of damages. The structure was used for the Jewish holiday Sukkot, an eight day celebration.
LAPD investigates case of excessive force near USC
Officers detained man at intersection of Figueroa and 28th streets Monday.
By ZACH FOX
Staff Writer
Los Angeles Police Department officials are investigating whether excessive force was used in an incident that shut down Figueroa Street for 15 to 20 minutes Monday afternoon, said Sergeant C, Perkins.
One taser was used as police officers detained a man with a mental illness near the intersection of Figueroa and 28th streets, Perkins said. The man was not arrested but sent to a hospital for evaluation of a mental illness.
No batons were used and police officers used only their body weight
INDEX
to hobble the man’s legs, Perkins said.
Witnesses said that the man was sitting in an ambulance when police officers tried to remove him.
“I saw them pulling him out of the ambulance, and all of a sudden lots of police officers were on top of him," said Juan Cruz, a worker at Del Taco.
Cruz described the detainee as a black man in his 50s to 60s.
At least 10 squad cars and 20 police officers were at the intersection.
The squad cars did not respond to a call, and they were already in the area before the incident — possibly to get food at one of the local restaurants, Perkins said.
Cruz said that there were a lot of police officers who converged on top of the man.
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Russia achieves good PR with Kyoto Protocol support. 4
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WEATHER
Today:
Mostly sunny. High of 79, low of 60.
Tomorrow:
High of 78, low of 58.
The leader. USC football coach Pete Carroll celebrates after winning the game against Stanford Sept. 25.
Fan starts campaign for Carroll
Alumnus plans to sell T-shirts proclaiming "Pete Carroll for President."
By JASMIN PERSCH
Contributing Writer
USC alumnus Joe Garcia has a vision of 90,000 fans filling the Coliseum wearing maroon T-shirts with "Pete Carroll for President" in
yellow.
Although Garcia is not really campaigning to have Carroll elected as president, he wants him to receive the recognition he deserves. Garcia said.
“If Arnold was chosen for office, Pete Carroll can run for president," he said.
In the last two weeks. Garcia has posted flyers advertising "Pete Carroll for President” and has
designed, ordered and sold T-shirts for $10, he said.
"(The campaign) is something fun. It’s good to support the team," said Mike Grazi. a sophomore majoring in business.
When Carroll is out on the field, he doesn’t chew out the players, he's really into the game. Garcia said. He only gets upset when the referee makes a bad call, he said.
I see Carre* page 3 *

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INSIDE
Trojans get a chance to play as themselves
Student Newspaper of the University of Southern California Since 1912
in NMA Football 2005 video game. 16
Author decries students' poor class etiquette
Drake University professor writes about downfall of behavior in classroom.
By KARL-ERIK STROMSTA
Contributing Writer
Classroom etiquette is eroding, according to Drake University management professor Delaney Kirk, whose forthcoming book, "Classroom Management: Tips to Help You Teach Like a Pro," addresses the issue of rude students.
“I think there is a lack of role models in the public, on television. There appears to be a general lack of civility in the 'real world’ and that trickles down to the educational system," she said.
Many students agree.
"People’s cell phones are always going off, and even when they're on silent you can hear them vibrating," said Chloe Schuetz, an undeclared freshman. "Kids are always coming in late, leaving early. People are holding whole conversations in class.”
The key is to establish expectations for acceptable behavior, Kirk said
“A lot of students don’t recognize that the behaviors they're engaged
in are perceived as being rude," said John Drea, professor of marketing at Western Illinois University.
Professors should address the problem proactively, he said.
“I don't think that most students intend to do anything rude — in many cases 1 just don't think it ever dawns on them that, for example, having a conversation with someone sitting next to you (in class) is poor behavior," he said.
Rather than pleading with apathetic students to observe rules, he has written a contract on classroom behavior that he asks his students to sign at the beginning of a semester.
Signing the contract is not mandatory, but most students do so anyway.
The contract asks students to be in their seats at the beginning of class, to put newspapers away, not to study for other classes during a lecture, to turn off their cell phones, to stay awake and to sit near the door if they need to leave early.
Students who choose to ignore the rules have points deducted from their grade, while students who are model citizens receive extra credit.
So far the contract has been a modest success: 57 percent of students
I see Rude, page 111
Hillel Sukkah vandalized
Most members of Hillel do not view the weekend destruction as anti-Semitic.
By KARA NICHOLS and JONATHAN STROUD
Staff Writers
A Jewish Sukkah located on University Avenue in front of the USC Hillel Foundation was vandalized this weekend, causing an esti-
mated $500 of damage said Rabbi Jonathan Klein, the Ruth Ziegler Rabbinic director of Hillel.
A Sukkah is a hut that symbolizes the type of structure that the Hebrews used while wandering through the desert after being freed from Egypt.
The structure was used for the Jewish holiday Sukkot, an eight-day celebration of the journey from slavery to freedom and a harvest festi-
val that marks the beginning of fall and rainy season in Israel, said Matt Davidson, acting director of Hillel.
During Sukkot, which lasted from Sept. 29 to Oct. 6, Jewish people traditionally spend time in Sukkah recreating the experience of the ancestors.
“It is the season of our joy,” Klein said. “We are commanded to be happy on our Sukkot. I guess that maybe if this was going to happen,
I see Sukkah, page 111
www.dailytrojan.com
October 12, 2004
Vol. CLIII, No. 34
Destroyed. A Jewish Sukkah belonging to USC Hillel Foundation was torn down over the weekend resulting in an estimated $500 worth of damages. The structure was used for the Jewish holiday Sukkot, an eight day celebration.
LAPD investigates case of excessive force near USC
Officers detained man at intersection of Figueroa and 28th streets Monday.
By ZACH FOX
Staff Writer
Los Angeles Police Department officials are investigating whether excessive force was used in an incident that shut down Figueroa Street for 15 to 20 minutes Monday afternoon, said Sergeant C, Perkins.
One taser was used as police officers detained a man with a mental illness near the intersection of Figueroa and 28th streets, Perkins said. The man was not arrested but sent to a hospital for evaluation of a mental illness.
No batons were used and police officers used only their body weight
INDEX
to hobble the man’s legs, Perkins said.
Witnesses said that the man was sitting in an ambulance when police officers tried to remove him.
“I saw them pulling him out of the ambulance, and all of a sudden lots of police officers were on top of him," said Juan Cruz, a worker at Del Taco.
Cruz described the detainee as a black man in his 50s to 60s.
At least 10 squad cars and 20 police officers were at the intersection.
The squad cars did not respond to a call, and they were already in the area before the incident — possibly to get food at one of the local restaurants, Perkins said.
Cruz said that there were a lot of police officers who converged on top of the man.
The Spirit ofTroy has its share of behind-the-scenes help. 7
Russia achieves good PR with Kyoto Protocol support. 4
News Digut--X Sport*----------------§
Opinions-4 Clu»ifi«U---------------12
WEATHER
Today:
Mostly sunny. High of 79, low of 60.
Tomorrow:
High of 78, low of 58.
The leader. USC football coach Pete Carroll celebrates after winning the game against Stanford Sept. 25.
Fan starts campaign for Carroll
Alumnus plans to sell T-shirts proclaiming "Pete Carroll for President."
By JASMIN PERSCH
Contributing Writer
USC alumnus Joe Garcia has a vision of 90,000 fans filling the Coliseum wearing maroon T-shirts with "Pete Carroll for President" in
yellow.
Although Garcia is not really campaigning to have Carroll elected as president, he wants him to receive the recognition he deserves. Garcia said.
“If Arnold was chosen for office, Pete Carroll can run for president," he said.
In the last two weeks. Garcia has posted flyers advertising "Pete Carroll for President” and has
designed, ordered and sold T-shirts for $10, he said.
"(The campaign) is something fun. It’s good to support the team," said Mike Grazi. a sophomore majoring in business.
When Carroll is out on the field, he doesn’t chew out the players, he's really into the game. Garcia said. He only gets upset when the referee makes a bad call, he said.
I see Carre* page 3 *